In the 1853 renewal of the Charter Act, it was realized that a systematic pattern of education was necessary for India. As a result, the Wood’s Despatch was issued with Sir Charles Wood as the President of the Board of Control of Education. The main objective of the Despatch was to impart western knowledge to the Indian people and also to develop their intellect and moral character. He recommended therein : 1. An education department to be set up in every province. 2. Universities on the model of the London University to be established in big cities such as Bombay, Calcutta, and Madras. 3. At least one Government school be opened in every district. 4. Affiliated private schools should be given a grant. 5. The Indian natives should be given training in their mother tongue also. 6. The provision was made for a systematic method of education from primary level to the university level. 7. The Government should support education for women. ....Read more